Texas Rangers 2024 MLB Draft Recap

The Texas Rangers had an exciting 2024 MLB Draft, held in Fort Worth, TX at the Stock Yards. Over 20 rounds, the team selected mostly collegiate talent but selected a few high school players.

Here’s a recap of each pick, including their stats, positions, height, weight. I will also update the article once a player has signed under that players name.

1st Round (30th Overall): Malcolm Moore, Catcher, Stanford

• DOB: 07/31/03
• Height/Weight: 6’2″, 216 lbs
• Stats: .255/.414/.553 with 16 HR and 36 RBI
• Details: Moore walked more than he struck out (44:35). He has plus power evidenced by his 31 home runs over the last two seasons.

Signed: 7/24/24

2nd Round (65th Overall): Dylan Dreiling, Outfielder, Tennessee

• Height/Weight: 5’11”, 197 lbs
• Stats: .342/.459/.715 with 23 HR, 75 RBI, 53 BB, and 62 SO
• Details: In 2023, Dreiling hit .295/.433/.621 with 7 HR and 20 RBI. He makes consistent hard contact to all fields and draws plenty of walks.

Signed: Dylan Dreiling signed with the Rangers for $1,287,600 (full slot 65 value).

3rd Round (103rd Overall): Casey Cook, Outfielder, University of North Carolina

• DOB: 10/02/02
• Height/Weight: 6’0″, 195 lbs
• Stats: .341/.431/.605 with 18 HR, 78 RBI, 7 SB, and a 36 BB/55 SO ratio
• Details: Cook was No. 171 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.

4th Round (133rd Overall): David Hagaman, Right-Handed Pitcher, West Virginia

• DOB: 04/16/03
• Height/Weight: 6’4″, 215 lbs
• Stats: 2-3 with a 5.91 ERA in 35 IP, 19 BB, and 49 SO

Signed: The Rangers signed 4th rounder David Hagaman for $515,000. The slot value for the 133rd pick is $530,400 on 7/21/24.

5th Round (165th Overall): Devin Fitz-Gerald, Shortstop, Stoneman Douglas High School

• DOB: 08/17/05
• Height/Weight: 5’10”, 185 lbs
• Stats: .407 average with a .533 OBP, 5 HR, and 26 RBI
• Details: Fitz-Gerald is a switch-hitter committed to North Carolina State. He was ranked No. 218 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.

6th Round (195th Overall): Garrett Horn, Left-Handed Pitcher, Liberty University

• Height/Weight: 6’1″, 205 lbs
• Stats: 2-1 with a 4.05 ERA in 20 IP, 10 BB, and 29 SO

Signed: The Rangers signed Horn for $250,000. The slot value for the 195th pick is $302,700.

7th Round (225th Overall): Rafe Perich, Third Baseman, Lehigh University

• DOB: 05/22/02
• Height/Weight: 6’3″, 225 lbs
• Stats: .382/.492/.572 with 6 HR, 41 RBI, 34 BB, and 23 SO
• Details: Perich is a switch-hitter who walked more than he struck out.

8th Round (255th Overall): Anthony Susac, Right-Handed Pitcher, University of Arizona

• DOB: 07/31/02
• Height/Weight: 6’2″, 200 lbs
• Stats: 2-2 with a 6.59 ERA in 28.2 IP, 7 BB, and 36 SO

9th Round (285th Overall): Keith Jones II, Outfielder, New Mexico State

• DOB: 04/29/02
• Height/Weight: 6’2″, 220 lbs
• Stats: .367/.472/.710 with 17 HR, 67 RBI, 11 SB, 35 BB, and 47 SO
• Details: In 2023, Jones slashed .371/.483/.600 with 9 HR and 29 RBI.

10th Round (315th Overall): Jake Jekielek, Right-Handed Pitcher, Northwood University

• DOB: 09/04/02
• Height/Weight: 6’0″, 195 lbs
• Stats: 5-3 with a 4.29 ERA in 42 IP, 5 BB, and 56 SO
• Details: Jekielek gave up 8 home runs this season. With the Royal Oak Leprechauns, he posted a 2-1 record with a 0.73 ERA in 24.2 IP, 10 BB, and 31 SO.

He’s a reliever prospect who throws from a sidearm— arm slot, sometimes submarine.

Signed: The Rangers signed 10th rounder Jake Jekielek for $20,000 on January 17, 2024.

11th Round (345th Overall): Dalton Pence, Left-Handed Pitcher, University of North Carolina

• DOB: 08/28/02
• Height/Weight: 6’2″, 215 lbs
• Stats: 5-1 with a 2.45 ERA in 58.2 IP, 27 BB, and 74 SO
• Details: Pence has serious upside. Relies on 91-96 fastball, has a changeup and slider that are low 80’s.

Signed: Dalton Pence signed with the Rangers for $350k, $200k counts against the bonus pool.

12th Round (375th Overall): Josh Springer, Catcher, Corona Senior High School (CA)

• DOB: 06/12/06
• Height/Weight: 6’3″, 205 lbs
• Stats: .381 average with a .455 OBP, .457 SLG, 1 HR, and 15 RBI
• Details: Springer is committed to Oregon State.

13th Round (405th Overall): Aidan Deakins, Left-Handed Pitcher, Wabash Valley College

• DOB: 03/06/04
• Height/Weight: 6’3″, 185 lbs
• Stats: 1-0 with a 6.26 ERA in 23 IP, 15 BB, and 41 SO in 2024
• Details: In 2023, Deakins went 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA in 26.2 IP, 15 BB, and 41 SO with the Richmond Jazz.

14th Round (435th Overall): Ben Hartl, Catcher, University of Kansas

• DOB: 01/07/03
• Height/Weight: 5’11”, 210 lbs
• Stats: .309/.460/.599 with 11 HR, 35 RBI, 27 BB, and 42 SO
• Details: Hartl also played with the Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod League, hitting .167 with a .394 OBP.

15th Round (465th Overall): Brooks Fowler, Right-Handed Pitcher, Oral Roberts University

• DOB: 01/29/03
• Height/Weight: 6’3″, 205 lbs
• Stats: 6-5 with a 5.61 ERA in 78.2 IP, 31 BB, and 81 SO

16th Round (495th Overall): Eric Loomis, Right-Handed Pitcher, Missouri State University

• DOB: 03/27/02
• Height/Weight: 6’0″, 195 lbs
• Stats: 9.79 ERA in 26.2 IP, 22 BB, and 33 SO
• Details: Loomis played in the Draft League with the West Virginia Black Bears, posting 6 SO in 4 IP. His fastball reaches up to 97.3 MPH.

17th Round (525th Overall): Joey Danielson, Right-Handed Pitcher, North Dakota State University

• DOB: 01/11/01
• Height/Weight: 6’3″, 235 lbs
• Stats: 1-5 with a 4.85 ERA in 39 IP, 13 BB, and 39 SO
• Details: Danielson earned All-Summit League 1st Team honors with a conference-best 9 saves.

18th Round (555th Overall): Kadyn Leon, Right-Handed Pitcher, Lake Travis High School (TX)

• DOB: 11/22/05
• Height/Weight: 6’0″, 175 lbs
• Stats: 7-2 with a 1.28 ERA, 80 SO in 43 IP, and a 0.985 WHIP
• Details: Leon was named Pitcher of the Year and has been up to 94 MPH with a 2803 RPM curveball.

19th Round (585th Overall): Cade Obermueller, Right-Handed Pitcher, University of Iowa

• DOB: 07/28/03
• Height/Weight: 5’11”, 160 lbs
• Stats: 4-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 59.2 IP, 41 BB, and 73 SO
• Details: Obermueller is draft-eligible as a sophomore and can return to Iowa.

20th Round (615th Overall): Mac Rose, Catcher, McLennan Community College

• DOB: 04/19/04
• Height/Weight: 6’0″, 200 lbs
• Stats: .354 average, .420 OBP, .540 SLG, 7 HR, 35 RBI, 20 BB
• Details: Rose is a left-handed hitter and previously attended Rockwall High School.

Here’s a breakdown of the players by position and by level:

Rangers Drafted Players By Position:

• Catchers (4):
• Malcolm Moore (Stanford)
• Josh Springer (Corona Senior High School)
• Ben Hartl (University of Kansas)
• Mac Rose (McLennan Community College)
• Outfielders (3):
• Dylan Dreiling (Tennessee)
• Casey Cook (University of North Carolina)
• Keith Jones II (New Mexico State)
• Infielders (2):
• Devin Fitz-Gerald (Stoneman Douglas High School) – SS
• Rafe Perich (Lehigh University) – 3B
• Pitchers (10):
• David Hagaman (West Virginia) – RHP
• Garrett Horn (Liberty University) – LHP
• Anthony Susac (University of Arizona) – RHP
• Jake Jekielek (Northwood University) – RHP
• Dalton Pence (University of North Carolina) – LHP
• Aidan Deakins (Wabash Valley College) – LHP
• Brooks Fowler (Oral Roberts University) – RHP
• Eric Loomis (Missouri State University) – RHP
• Joey Danielson (North Dakota State University) – RHP
• Kadyn Leon (Lake Travis High School) – RHP
• Cade Obermueller (University of Iowa) – RHP

By Level:

• High School (3):
• Devin Fitz-Gerald (Stoneman Douglas High School) – SS
• Josh Springer (Corona Senior High School) – C
• Kadyn Leon (Lake Travis High School) – RHP
• College (17):
• Malcolm Moore (Stanford) – C
• Dylan Dreiling (Tennessee) – OF
• Casey Cook (University of North Carolina) – OF
• David Hagaman (West Virginia) – RHP
• Garrett Horn (Liberty University) – LHP
• Rafe Perich (Lehigh University) – 3B
• Anthony Susac (University of Arizona) – RHP
• Keith Jones II (New Mexico State) – OF
• Jake Jekielek (Northwood University) – RHP
• Dalton Pence (University of North Carolina) – LHP
• Aidan Deakins (Wabash Valley College) – LHP
• Ben Hartl (University of Kansas) – C
• Brooks Fowler (Oral Roberts University) – RHP
• Eric Loomis (Missouri State University) – RHP
• Joey Danielson (North Dakota State University) – RHP
• Cade Obermueller (University of Iowa) – RHP
• Mac Rose (McLennan Community College) – C

Our Other Draft Coverage

• Who might the Rangers pick with their 1st pick?
• Day one Draft Recap.
• Day Two Recap.
• Day Three Recap.

The Texas Rangers focused on drafting college players in the 2024 MLB Draft, like they seem to have done the last couple of drafts. Typically college players take less time to develop on the farm.

Now we get to wait and see how many of the players the Rangers will come to terms with. I’ve seen that the Rangers expect to sign 17 of the 20 players they drafted.

Be sure to stay tuned as we follow their journeys to the major leagues. Keep swinging for the fences.